TCDS IM.A.051 - Type Certificate Data Sheet - Issue 11 - 17 November 2025

Oct 23, 2026

TYPE-CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET TCDS IM.A.051, Issue 11 dated 17 November 2025, provides the EASA/FAA certification basis and type design information for Textron Aviation Inc. Model 172. The sheet specifies the Basic Type Design sections for variants 172R and 172S, including certification references, airworthiness category, technical characteristics, operational limitations, and defined equipment. It also lists engine and propeller types, dimensional data, fluids, and capacity figures, plus reserved administrative sections covering acronyms, certificate holder record, and change history.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages24

Reading Time1 h 0 min

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SECTION 1: GENERAL, Basic Model 172R Type Design

A. General

B. Certification Basis

C. Technical Characteristics and Operational Limitations

D. Operating and Service Instructions

E. Operational Suitability Data

F. Notes

SECTION 2: GENERAL, Basic Model 172S Type Design

A. General

B. Certification Basis

C. Technical Characteristics and Operational Limitations

D. Operating and Service Instructions

E. Operational Suitability Data

F. Notes

ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION

I. Acronyms

II. Type Certificate Holder Record

III. Change Record

TCDS IM.A.051 Issue 11, 17 November 2025 Textron Aviation Inc. Model 172 Page 1 of 24 TYPE-CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. EASA TC NO IM.A.051 for Type Certificate Holder Textron Aviation Inc. One Cessna Boulevard Wichita, Kansas 67215 USA For models: 172R 172S TCDS IM.A.051 Issue 11, 17 November 2025 Textron Aviation Inc. Model 172 Page 2 of 24 CONTENT SECTION 1: GENERAL, Basic Model 172R Type Design A. General B. Certification Basis C. Technical Characteristics and Operational Limitations D. Operating and Service Instructions E. Operational Suitability Data F. Notes SECTION 2: GENERAL, Basic Model 172S Type Design A. General B. Certification Basis C. Technical Characteristics and Operational Limitations D. Operating and Service Instructions E. Operational Suitability Data F. Notes SECTION 3: Reserved ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION I. Acronyms II. Type Certificate Holder Record III. Change Record TCDS IM.A.051 Issue 11, 17 November 2025 Textron Aviation Inc. Model 172 Page 3 of 24 SECTION 1: GENERAL, Model 172R Type Design A. General 1. a) Type: Model 172R b) Variant: N/A 2. Airworthiness Category: Normal Category Utility Category 3. Type Certificate Holder: Textron Aviation Inc. One Cessna Boulevard Wichita, Kansas 67215 USA 4. Manufacturer: Textron Aviation Inc. One Cessna Boulevard Wichita, Kansas 67215 USA 5. JAA Certification Application Date: N/A 6. JAA recommendation Date: N/A 7. EASA Type Certification Date: 28 September 2003 B. Certification Basis 1. Reference Date for determining the applicable requirements: FAA application date 25 September 1995 2. (Reserved) 3. (Reserved) 4. Certification Basis: As defined in FAA TCDS 3A12 5. Airworthiness Requirements: FAR 23 as defined in FAA TCDS 3A12, and JAR-23, Change 1, plus Special Conditions as defined in Garmin G-1000 EASA CRI A- 01, Issue 5, dated 17 March 2008 for the Nav III Avionic option. 6. Requirements elected to comply: None 7. EASA Special Conditions: As defined in CRI A-01 for the Nav III Avionics option only. 8. EASA Exemptions: None TCDS IM.A.051 Issue 11, 17 November 2025 Textron Aviation Inc. Model 172 Page 4 of 24 9. EASA Equivalent Safety Findings: None 10. EASA Environmental Standards: CS 36 (ICAO Annex 16, Volume I, as applicable.) C. Technical Characteristics and Operational Limitations 1. Type Design Definition: Master Drawing List, Document No.172- 96-005, latest FAA Approved Revision. 2. Description: Single-engine, all-metal, four-place, highwing airplane, fixed tricycle landing gear. 3. Equipment: Equipment list, Pilot’s Operating Handbooks 172RPHUS00 or 172RPHAUS00 (Garmin) or 172RPHBUS00 (GFC-700), latest revision. 4. Dimensions: Span 10.9982 m (36 .08 ft. ) Length 8.20522 m (26 .92 ft. ) Height 2.35661 m (7 .73 ft. ) Wing Area 16.3045 m² (175 .5 ft²) 5. Engines: Lycoming IO-360-L2A, Rated at 160 hp When modified by Cessna Modification Kit MK172-72-01 (See Note 4) Lycoming IO-360-L2A, Rated at 180 hp The EASA Engine Type Certification standard includes that of FAA TC 1E10, based on individual EU member state acceptance or certification of this standard prior to 28 September 2003, Other standards conforming to TC/TCDS standards Certificated by individual EU member States prior to 28 September 2003 are also acceptable. 5.1 Engine Limits: For all operations: 2400 RPM (160 hp) For power-plants limits refer to Owner’s Manual, No. 172RPHUS00, 172RPH180US00 or 172RPHAUS00 (Garmin) or 172RPHBUS00 (GFC-700), latest revision. 6. Propellers a. (1) McCauley Propellers. Model Number 1C235/LFA7570 The EASA Propeller Type Certification standard includes that of FAA TC P12EA, TCDS IM.A.051 Issue 11, 17 November 2025 Textron Aviation Inc. Model 172 Page 5 of 24 based on individual EU member state acceptance or certification of this standard prior to 28 September 2003, Other standards con

FAQs

TCDS IM.A.051 文件的核心用途是什么？

TCDS IM.A.051 用于汇总 Textron Aviation Inc. Model 172 的型别合格审定（Type Certificate）数据要点，包括适用的认证基础与型别设计信息。文中包含 172R 与 172S 的通用设计章节及其相关限制与说明。

认证基础（Certification Basis）部分包含哪些关键内容？

认证基础部分给出了用于确定适用要求的参考日期、引用的 FAR 23 与 JAR-23 等要求来源，并说明了特殊条件（Special Conditions）与等效安全发现（Equivalent Safety Findings）等条目。文中还列出环境标准 CS 36（适用时引用 ICAO Annex 16）。

文档对 172R 的技术特征与限制给出了哪些类型信息？

文档在 172R 的“Technical Characteristics and Operational Limitations”中给出机型定义描述、尺寸数据、发动机与螺旋桨型号、发动机与操作转速限制、流体与油液要求，以及燃油与油液容量等具体条目。

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